Toddler Program

Children at this tender age are full of curiosity and are always eager to explore. Toddlers understand more than what they can express verbally. However, toddlers are still too young to remember rules. We assist in providing you with the necessary information needed to prepare your child for joining the toddler family.

What to Expect:

• All children in the toddler room use sippy cups rather than bottles. Bottles are not permitted in the toddler room; this is to help development of self-help skills and fine motor development. We know that some toddlers have security attachments like pacifiers, but we discourage them from using them in the classroom.
• Teachers will encourage expressive language and social skills within the classroom.
• Due to the fact the children are rapidly developing language skills toddlers tend to exhibit inappropriate behavior physically. In this instance, teachers will redirect children as needed. The teachers also partner with parents to encourage expressive language and appropriate behavior.
• Your child will experience more outdoor play time within the toddler room, as we help to build gross motor development.
• Toddlers are on their way to mastering motor skills; therefore stumbles are a normal part of the learning process. Your child’s teacher will provide an “ouch” report when necessary.
• Toddlers will become more involved in hands on activities such as, art projects causing them to get a bit dirty. Please dress for mess!
• Teachers will work to increase each child’s self-help skills, including eating independently and putting on shoes and socks.
• Toddlers will be introduced to the love of God through praise and worship, prayer and song.
• We provide a labeled sippy for the child everyday.
• Meals and Snack Provided Everyday. The parent will receive a copy of the menu in your enrollment packet.
• We are using the Pathways to Preschool and Funshine Express for our curriculum.
• We also have Outside Time for 30 minutes twice a day depending on weather.

What to Bring:

• Two sets of extra clothing in a gallon size, clear, plastic Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s name and class. Also, label each item inside the bag.
• One small or medium cubby-size blanket for nap time. The blanket will be sent home on Fridays. A weekly or daily supply of diapers will be needed and should be labeled with your child’s name.
• One crib sheet (labeled also).
• One container of wipes to refill as needed (labeled)
• Please bring your child in closed-toed shoes everyday as we go to the playground everyday.
• Please bring in an over-sized shirt to leave in the classroom to have when they do arts and crafts and for when they go to lunch.
• If you would like more information about this class, please feel free to contact us.

Print and complete the Enrollment Form here.

If you would like more information about this class, please feel free to contact us.